77 Main St

East Haddam, CT 06423

$1,600,000
Price
4
Beds
4,070 Sq. Ft.
$393 / Sq. Ft.
4,070
Sq. Ft.
$393
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

The striking David Watrous house, located on the CT river, offers unobstructed views of the river where it merges with the Salmon river -from every room. This 1850s gem features 4 bedrooms, 3 custom kitchens and over 4000 sq ft of living space plus an additional 900+ sq. ft in the walkout basement. Its slate mansard roof with its intricate flower design is similar to East Haddam's Goodspeed Opera House. Enter through a sunny side porch into a great chef's kitchen featuring cherry cabinets, a 10 foot...The striking David Watrous house, located on the CT river, offers unobstructed views of the river where it merges with the Salmon river -from every room. This 1850s gem features 4 bedrooms, 3 custom kitchens and over 4000 sq ft of living space plus an additional 900+ sq. ft in the walkout basement. Its slate mansard roof with its intricate flower design is similar to East Haddam's Goodspeed Opera House. Enter through a sunny side porch into a great chef's kitchen featuring cherry cabinets, a 10 foot island, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a commercial pot rack. A formal dining room, with fireplace, seats 12. A great front room, directly facing the river, has wall to wall windows, a fireplace and cherry and marble flooring. Off this room is a second kitchen, a small office with cherry built-ins, and a large deck sitting directly over the river's edge, spend hours watching eagles, sailboats and the ever changing river flow. The main floor also includes a living room, family room, large office with custom bookcases and an entrance hallway with with a stirring staircase and millwork. Upstairs the primary suite has a gas fireplace and a marble en suite. All 2nd flr rooms, including a 3rd kitchen, have original chestnut flooring. There are high ceilings, new windows, whole house generator, new patio and driveway and new paint inside/out. Detached 3 car carriage house with workshop/studio and deck is an inspiration. Claim a rare front row seat to the heart of CT.
  1. Listed by Sacha Armstrong • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860)-538-7778 C: (860)-538-7778 sacrockett@wpsir.com

Property Details for 77 Main Street

Basement Description
Full
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Expected Active Date
04-30-2025
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Other, Paved, Driveway
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/02/2026 07:31 PM

Property Details for 77 Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #24085093
Days on Market309
Taxes$18,948 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,897 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

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Building Information for 77 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,897 SF

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$9,377 per month

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Principal and Interest

$7,798

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$1,579

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Property Information for 77 Main Street

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.460783
  • Longitude: -72.464356
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 11
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $1,050
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $18,948
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: River
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 laundry areas, basement and 2nd floor
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 31BF268D9C944BC0E063D501100A191C
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 31BF268D9C944BC0E063D501100A191C
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Brick
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4070
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Water View
  • Parcel Number: 969926
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4070.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4070.0
  • Zoning: EHVD
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected, Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 77 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92028415

$300,000

-48.1% / yr

Apr 25, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92028324

$400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92028415

$300,000

-48.1% / yr

04/25/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92028324

$400,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 77 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$275,790Additions$399,490Total$675,280
Tax Record2023$18,070 ($1,506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,070 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,070 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningEHVDCountyMIDDLESEXAPNEHDM M:M26 L:L014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 77 Main Street

This home is within East Haddam School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East Haddam Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Public - 9 to 12
Franklin Academy
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East Haddam Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Public4 to 8

Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Academy
Private8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 77 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423

77 Main Street is a single family home for sale in East Haddam, CT 06423. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2025 by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, it's currently listed at $1,600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 309 days and was last sold on October 2, 1995. This listing's school district is East Haddam School District. Nearby schools include East Haddam Elementary School, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School and Nathan Hale-Ray High School. 77 Main Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 4,070 sqft single family home built in 1850.

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